In this beginner class we will be learning all about bead embroidery which is a type of bead-work that uses a needle and thread to stitch beads to a stitch-able surface. You will learn the fundamentals of beading embroidery and you will have the knowledge to make yourself your very own unique jewellery/art wearables! As …
What’s it all about? Needle felting is the process of turning loose wool into a solid felt using a barbed needle – it’s a very easy craft that doesn’t require extensive equipment. Using the dry needle felting technique you’ll be taught how to create basic 2D and 3D shapes, to develop into the cutest cottage …
What’s it all about? Kantha sewing originated from the West Bengal region of India and is now popular all over the world. Kantha is the simplest of sewing techniques which provides a lot of scope for exploration, imagination and expression. This form of quilting comes from rural India, where resources were few, but imagination and …
Have you ever wanted to try your hand at patchwork and quilting but didn’t know where to start? This is the class to take those first steps and learn how to make patchwork blocks in your own style, as well as learning how various patchwork patterns and blocks are achieved. By the time you finish you …
Darts are a really useful alteration technique, and this class let’s you learn, try and perfect them! If you’ve picked up something from an op-shop or a friend, darts can make all the difference in shaping different garments for your own body and style. Darts can really add shape to garments, especially if it’s something …
tWhat’s it all about? Chikankari is a very old traditional embroidery technique also known as Shadow Work. This ancient art form was introduced to India during the Mugal era in 16th Century and is still practiced in the Northern India. Originally this work was done on white fabrics using white threads creating a surreal effect …
Ever wanted to learn embroidery? This is a perfect time. Join us for a fun workshop and learn how to do the basic embroidery stitches such as running stitch, french knots and others. Then we’ll start an easy but stunning project by creating an embroidered design of your choice, using a variety of simple stitches. …
What’s it all about? Kantha sewing originated from the West Bengal region of India and is now popular all over the world. Kantha is the simplest of sewing techniques which provides a lot of scope for exploration, imagination and expression. This form of quilting comes from rural India, where resources were few, but imagination and …
What’s it all about? Sashiko is a striking style of Japanese embroidery, and Boro means rags – referring to the upcycled use of fabric. Come and learn Sashiko embroidery methods, and other stitches, to make a patch that can be used to repair a garment (or be ornamental)! Being able to mend our clothes is an …
**This class has sold out and will run again on Tuesday 6th Feb 6:15pm What’s it all about? Kantha sewing originated from the West Bengal region of India and is now popular all over the world. Kantha is the simplest of sewing techniques which provides a lot of scope for exploration, imagination and expression. This …
